People Share #FatSideStories To Highlight All The Crap They Put Up With

#FatSideStories reminds us body-shaming is everywhere

Using the phrase #FatSideStories, men and women have been sharing the things that only people who carry more weight than others endure. Thanks predominantly to the actions of others, there is a bunch of shit people who others deem “overweight” are constantly up against.

People who consider themselves fat or overweight, or who society has labeled as such, wrote about some of their most private moments online. Their experiences further highlight how body shaming is hurtful and completely unnecessary.

Having to spend twice as much on a single item of clothing because it’s labeled plus sized. #FatSideStories

True story – I’ve had at least one boss that only hired people who had been athletes in high school or college. I was told they had more drive as if there’s no other way to prove dedication and hard work than through sports. Those A’s didn’t earn themselves.

Fearing a job interview because you know they will take your weight in count even if they will never admit. #fatsidestories

Did everyone’s moms not teach them that our differences – the fact that we aren’t all the same – is what makes us beautiful? That’s okay if the message didn’t make it through, we’re all adults now. It’s time we treat each other with some respect and not do horrific shit like this:

Taking pictures of the fat person minding their business at the gym to make fun of them #FatSideStories

These were hard to read and that’s nothing compared to living through these experiences. These brave folks shared the nightmares they’ve endured to remind us all to cut the shit. It’s up to us to listen and, more importantly, treat one another better.

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